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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
had never seen shelves so stuffed with books
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2
as in full
having one's appetite completely satisfied
we were still stuffed from our huge breakfast and didn't want lunch
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as in packed
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
stuffed the box with tissue paper so the contents wouldn't rattle around
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as in gorged
to fill with food to capacity
kids who stuff themselves with junk food after school and then don't have any room for supper
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
stuffed all the kids into the back of the car
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
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as in loaded
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
stuffed a whole suitcase with gifts for her relatives in Mexico
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Recent Examples of stuffed
Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The school set up care stations with counseling, candy and stuffed animals.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Expect to see lots of rock exhibits and stuffed animals, including a replica of a Glyptodon, an armadillo-like mammal with a large, tortoise-like shell.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
This recipe has cabbage leaves stuffed with a delicious mixture of meat, pork, and rice.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The pasta is stuffed with a huitlacoche and parmesan paste in a dish that is meant to showcase the full lifecycle of corn.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The 23-year-old stuffed the stat sheet, also racking up 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
On the Seattle Seahawks’ opening possession against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night, running back Zach Charbonnet was stuffed at the line of scrimmage on fourth-and-1.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
This two-piece set from Thule boasts an ultra-durable compression zipper, which is easy to close even when the cubes are stuffed full.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Aliso Niguel attempted a fake punt early in the fourth quarter but El Toro stuffed the attempt to take over possession near midfield trailing 41-35.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
It’s stuffed with tissue paper.
—Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Erika Kirk also explained why a small stuffed puppet was sitting beside Kirk’s empty microphone.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The school set up care stations with counseling, candy and stuffed animals.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Expect to see lots of rock exhibits and stuffed animals, including a replica of a Glyptodon, an armadillo-like mammal with a large, tortoise-like shell.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, the 49ers stuffed Williams to end the game and improve to 4-1 on the season with a 26-23 win over the Rams in front of 73,652 fans at SoFi Stadium.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
This recipe has cabbage leaves stuffed with a delicious mixture of meat, pork, and rice.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The pasta is stuffed with a huitlacoche and parmesan paste in a dish that is meant to showcase the full lifecycle of corn.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The 23-year-old stuffed the stat sheet, also racking up 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
On the Seattle Seahawks’ opening possession against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night, running back Zach Charbonnet was stuffed at the line of scrimmage on fourth-and-1.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
This two-piece set from Thule boasts an ultra-durable compression zipper, which is easy to close even when the cubes are stuffed full.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Aliso Niguel attempted a fake punt early in the fourth quarter but El Toro stuffed the attempt to take over possession near midfield trailing 41-35.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
It’s stuffed with tissue paper.
—Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffed
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As of Tuesday evening, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Use it in Laptop Mode for productivity with a full keyboard and trackpad, switch to Studio Mode for drawing and design with the Surface Pen (not included), or detach the screen to enter Tablet Mode for browsing, streaming, and entertainment.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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After Ozzy received shots for his blood clots, the entire Osbourne family, grandchildren included, packed a private plane for the trip.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Cheddar Cheese Cheddar is a popular cheese that's packed with nutrients, including calcium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The classic diner serves huge portions of affordable fare that tastes like your grandmother made it, including stacks of pancakes slathered in butter and maple syrup and omelets crammed with fresh ingredients.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Everyone is crammed into the dark and ostensibly cool interior.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the front handwash sink was partially blocked by a trash bin.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The road behind the chain store will be blocked off to include a vinyl pop-up record store, photo booth, friendship bracelets, glitter sprinkles on Starbucks cold foam drinks and more.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bystanders in the area helped authorities lift part of the helicopter and get the victim out, who was then loaded into an ambulance, according to Sylvia.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The purchases of Argentinian bank cards in neighboring Chile have increased 438% this year, while Argentines have loaded up on Jordan-brand sneakers and Zara jeans.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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They’re plugged into networks that carry influence and can accelerate advancement in business and career.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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My wheelchair had no battery power and was plugged into its bulky wall charger.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Meet Nashville's new crime-fighting Clydesdale Metro Nashville mounted patrol officer Michael Douglas squeezed a three-foot-long rubber chicken, producing an increasingly louder and closer screeching sound to try and provoke a 1,700-pound Clydesdale named Ross.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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While ultrafast and squeezed light pulses have been separately used for transmitting data, combining them enhances both speed and security.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Stuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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